Management Network

Are you involved or intending to be involved in the operation, management, or decision-making at an early childhood service?

Have your ChildForum membership linked to the Management Network Now, by clicking on "Add to Cart" at the end of this page!

We warmly welcome new members.  

What are the benefits of Membership? 

• As well as the pride of being a member of NZ's most reputable national early childhood organisation ChildForum, and being able to state this on your CV,  there are other benefits too!
• You will have a unique username and personal password to access information in the members' area of this website. 
• You will save money, time and energy searching for information that may be easily accessible through ChildForum. 
• Online you can share your views, ask questions, and learn the views of others in the Network.
• Receive discounts off ChildForum products and seminars/workshops, and receive discounts on books and resources, as well as purchases from listed suppliers of early childhood goods and services.

As a bonus by being a member of the Management Network, you gain FULL access to the Research AND Childcare and Teaching Networks for FREE!

When you join ChildForum you will also get 6 MP4 video files from the Early Childhood Education and Care DVD which you can download for FREE, normally costing $45!   The DVD covers not only the different types of services and options, but also the negative and positive effects on children, costs for families, and answers many questions that parents and educators have.

Who can join ChildForum? Anyone who is NOT part of the administration, management or governance of an early childhood political lobby group may join (please view the terms and conditions and returns and refunds policies).

What are the main conditions of Membership? You must use your real name in joining.  In becoming a member of ChildForum you agree not to copy or share information from the members-only sections of this website with non-members or with any organisation (including your own organisation). You will not transfer your membership to anyone else.  In the event that your organisation or employer paid for your membership, ChildForum may agree for your membership to be transferred to another person in your organisation, if a specific request is received from you for this to happen.  You agree not to share your password or let anyone else access your membership account. You will not do anything to risk the security of your membership account.  

To become a member, please continue through all of the checkout process by typing in your contact details etc until you click  "CONFIRM ORDER",  then indicate how you wish to pay, and pay your membership fee.

Membership Payment and Approval Process. Your application for membership will be confirmed once payment has been received.  This may take several days or more depending upon whether you pay by credit card, cheque, or direct credit. 

Pay By Electronic Banking to: ChildForum   Bank Account No: ANZ 01 0530 0270067 00.   In the details line put in your name or the invoice number -   so we know that the payment has come from you and no one else.

Or post a cheque to:  ChildForum, PO Box 58-078, Whitby, Porirua 5245, New Zealand

Any problems or questions?  Please  email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it    We can also email a membership application form to you if you do not wish to apply for membership online.

Click the "Add to Cart" now to start gaining access to hundreds of early childhood articles, management support, ideas, research and other vital information!

Customer Reviews:

I definitely recommend joining ChildForum to other ECE educators and managers. Lots of information via the weekly update and on the website. Great conferences. Very good value! Sheree Macready